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Ford halts work on US$3.5 billion EV battery plant in Michigan

Ford announced on Monday it will halt construction of its electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Marshall, Michigan. The announcement comes amid contract negotiations with the striking union United Auto Workers (UAW).

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the announcement for Ford's Marshall battery plant in February 2023. Source: Ford

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the announcement for Ford's Marshall battery plant in February 2023. Source: Ford

Ford was planning to invest US$3.5 billion in the EV battery plant, estimating to employ around 2,500 people when production would start in 2026. In a statement to the Detroit Free Press, the manufacturer...

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